Saint-Raphael at a glance

Top Saint-Raphael neighborhoods

Frejus

Three kilometers west of Saint-Raphael, Frejus is an ancient town with the atmosphere of a medieval fair. Outside the 11th century stone cathedral, the street market is packed with curiosities, su…

Three kilometers west of Saint-Raphael, Frejus is an ancient town with the atmosphere of a medieval fair. Outside the 11th century stone cathedral, the street market is packed with curiosities, such as soap reported to cure cramp and bulbs of bright purple garlic. Visit the crumbling but impressive Roman amphitheater to soak up the history, or pull on your hiking boots and head out into the ochre-colored Massif d’Esterel hills.

Saint-Raphael

Like its more famous neighbors along the Cote d’Azur, Saint-Raphael is a classy marina town set against the mountains of the Massif, but the atmosphere is more laid back. The domed Belle-Epoque ca…

Like its more famous neighbors along the Cote d’Azur, Saint-Raphael is a classy marina town set against the mountains of the Massif, but the atmosphere is more laid back. The domed Belle-Epoque cathedral sits incongruously next to a casino, so you can choose between virtue and sin, though a mojito-spiked ice cream may be all the sin you need. Enjoy it while watching a sailing regatta race into the marina.

Saint-Aygulf

Located just south of Frejus, Saint-Aygulf is the town’s main beach resort but, by any standards, it is far from frantic. It moves with the slow rhythm of the old men playing petanque in the main …

Located just south of Frejus, Saint-Aygulf is the town’s main beach resort but, by any standards, it is far from frantic. It moves with the slow rhythm of the old men playing petanque in the main square. In a place with 300 days of sunshine a year, there is no need to rush. Relax on the sandy beach, or hike up into the hills for shimmering views of the peninsula.

Agay

A village built around a sweeping horseshoe bay, Agay is defined by its coastal life and strong sense of community. A regular market in the village square sells pungent wheels of local cheese, whi…

A village built around a sweeping horseshoe bay, Agay is defined by its coastal life and strong sense of community. A regular market in the village square sells pungent wheels of local cheese, while fishermen can be seen returning to the harbor with the daily catch. Take a boat trip to explore the Ile d’Or, an island of burnished rock with a strange, solitary tower, or sprawl on golden sands.

Boulouris-sur-Mer

There are no expensive yachts moored in luxury marinas here; in Boulouris-sur-Mer, the waves of the Mediterranean crash rhythmically against the rocky outcrops of the bay, little fishing vessels j…

There are no expensive yachts moored in luxury marinas here; in Boulouris-sur-Mer, the waves of the Mediterranean crash rhythmically against the rocky outcrops of the bay, little fishing vessels just visible out at sea. Inland, sundrenched fields burst with lavender. Indulge in moules frites or aromatic ratatouille at a terrace restaurant overlooking the sea before watching the sun set while strolling along the craggy seafront.

Most recent review

"Friendly and helpful staff. Good outdoor pool. Room (with ground floor terrace facing pool) was fine, but a bit small. Terrace is private but has no view. 15 minute walk to nearest sandy beach (and a further 5 minutes to town) gets a bit tedious after a while. Buses do exist but are infrequent. E..."

Most recent review

"Enjoyed my stay at the Hotel de Flore. A few minutes walk from the railway station and the beach. Hotel is very clean. I had a nice quiet room at the back of the hotel. Reception staff were all friendly. Ideal for the single woman traveller."

Most recent review

"close enough to autoroute to visit other main sights,beautiful setting with pool and spa, trees and flowers in abundance,free parking. A little far from the beach and restaurants on foot but a few minutes drive by car."

Most recent review

"Excellent hotel with very good facilities. When we first arrived the room we were shown to was tired and in a part of the hotel which was in need of an update. However reception offered us another room which we were happy with. Very good breakfasts and the pool area was lovely . hotel's eveni..."